Imaginative, educational art activities for middle school. I help busy classroom teachers and homeschoolers to deliver quality art projects with minimal prep. Inspiring kids to learn more about themselves and the world around them through creativity.
Pop Art Acorns Make a ColourFall Classroom!
Hi there Reader
Thanks so much for signing up to my newsletter. I’m really looking forward to traveling through the seasons with you, and sharing my creative ideas for the classroom.
My key aim is to help you bring more art into your kids’ lives, whether that's in the classroom or at home (or both!) - and make the process of rolling it out, low prep and low stress for you.
Fall is here.
I've loved this time of year ever since I can remember - the change in light, the rich, warm tones as the trees begin to shed their leaves, misty mornings…..oh and nowadays, a good excuse to buy some new boots or a cosy jumper!
(Apologies if you are transitioning into spring / summer time where you live, perhaps you can keep these ideas for later in the year)
After all the excitement of back to school, introductions and goal setting, fall or autumn-themed art activities offer a wonderful opportunity to move away from tech and get the watercolors and oil pastels out!
And you’ll have some wonderful displays for your classroom. It’s such a confidence boost for students to see their artwork displayed for all to see.
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As of today, I'm so happy that this free fall printable has been downloaded 14,659 times - that's a lot of acorns being colored in around the world!!
Whilst your students are happily exploring color and shape, you can introduce discussions about the Pop Art movement, how acorns grow into oak trees, and the theory of warm and cool colors.
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Are you already planning your art activities for October and November?
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These detailed resources will keep your class creatively occupied for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Have a great weekend and I’ll be back in your inbox soon with all things spooky as of course October is all about Halloween!
All the best,
Diane
Ps - I'd love to hear if you kids enjoyed the acorn freebie! Tag me on Instagram with their masterpieces!
“Acorns were good until bread was found." Francis Bacon
(this made me chuckle)
The Imagination Box
Imaginative, educational art activities for middle school. I help busy classroom teachers and homeschoolers to deliver quality art projects with minimal prep. Inspiring kids to learn more about themselves and the world around them through creativity.
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